Zelda: Skyward Sword

How to Get the Hook Beetle: Location and How to Use

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Skyward Sword HD Hook Beetle
This is a guide to getting the Hook Beetle in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (HD) for the Nintendo Switch. Read on to learn where to find Hook Beetle, as well as how to use it.

Hook Beetle Basic Information

Hook Beetle
Hook Beetle Set
Item Type Beetle
The upgraded Beetle can carry light objects in its pincers.

Hook and carry objects

Hook Beetle - Hooking

With the Hook Beetle, you can now carry objects like Bombs and Hornet Nests to aid you in battle.

This can be used to defeat hard-to-reach enemies like Electro Spumes, or solve puzzles by bombing.

How to Get Hook Beetle

How to Obtain Hook Beetle

Item Unlock Condition
Hook Beetle IconHook Beetle Free upgrade of the Beetle from the Ancient Robot in the Lanayru Desert.

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All Hook Beetle Upgrades

Item Required Materials
Hook Beetle IconHook Beetle Beetle
Free upgrade of the Beetle from the Ancient Robot in the Lanayru Desert.
Quick Beetle IconQuick Beetle Hook Beetle
Hornet Larvae x2
Golden Skull x1
Ancient Flower x2
Upgrade Price: 50 Rupees
Tough Beetle IconTough Beetle Quick Beetle
Goddess Plume x1
Blue Bird Feather x1
Ancient Flower x3
Amber Relic x4
Upgrade Price: 50 Rupees

List of Upgrades

How to Use Hook Beetle

How to Carry Objects

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Carry objects by maneuvering your Hook Beetle or its upgrades to bombs and other carryable objects. The beetle will automatically hook to it.

For button controls, hold ZL button to Aim, then press ZR button to shoot.

For motion controls, move Joy-Con to aim, then press ZR button to shoot.

How to Equip from Inventory

Press and Hold the ZR Button

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Hold down the ZR Button on the Right Joy-Con to bring up the Items menu. Point the controller at the Beetle and let go of the ZR Button to equip it.

Press the ZR Button to Use it

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Once you have equipped the Beetle, press the ZR Button to use it. For both button only controls and motion controls, move your right joycon to aim.

How to Move

Button Only Controls

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Use the L Stick to pilot and move around on your Beetle!

Move for Motion Controls

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Move your right joycon to move around on your Beetle!

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